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In Preparation. 
NUMERICAL VIBRATIONS; 

A BOOK OF HIGHER INSTRUCTION IN THE 
SYSTEM OF DIVINE MATHEMATICS. 



By LUO CLEMENT 
Author of the Ancient Science of Numbers. 



Orders for Copies of the First Edition are now 
Being Received. 



Address: 

ROGER BROTHERS, Publishers, 

82 Duane Street, 

New York. 



The Ancient Science 
of Numbers. 



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The Practical Application of Its 
Principles In the Attainment of 
Health, Success, and Happiness. 

THE FIRST BOOK OF INSTRUCTION. 



By LUO CLEMENT. > 
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NEW YORK 

ROGER BROTHERS 

1908. 



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COPYRIGHT. 1908, 
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CONTENTS. 

CHAPTER PAGE 

L THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS 7 

12. THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS - 17 

III. THE TRIADS AND THEIR EFFECT- 
FORTUNATE AND UNFORTUNATE 
DAYS, MONTHS AND YEARS - 26 

IV. PERFECT AND IMPERFECT NAMES — 
THE CORNERSTONE, KEYSTONE 
AND CAPSTONE —HOW TO REMEDY 
DEFECTS IN NAMES - - '- 3(5 

V. THE COLORS AND THE CYCLES - 46 

VI. THE KEYNOTES, OR MUSICAL HAR- 
MONY IN LIFE 55 

VII. THE LAW OF LETTERS - - - 59 

VIII. PRACTICAL APPLICATION 93 

UC THE SUPREME TEST - - - - 109 



PERSONAL NOTE. 

qTHE Author of "The An- 
cient Science of Num- 
bers" will be pleased to receive 
any communication concern- 
ing the contents of this book. 
Address 
LUO CLEMENT, 

Care ROGER BROS. 
82 Duane Street, New York. 



CHAPTER I 

THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS 
The Science of Numbers is in no 
respect a modern invention. Thousands 
of years ago the Eastern philosophers 
and religionists knew and practiced it. 
They recognized the importance of the 
relationship between the name and the 
life of the individual, and, when the latter 
was seriously threatened by disease, or 
other misfortune, they changed the name 
to ward off the impending disaster. 

Of course, during these scores of 
centuries, many changes have been made 
iii the Science of Numbers, particularly 
in the methods of applying it. Students 
have delved deeply into its mysteries, and, 
by patient study, and most painstaking 
experiments, have succeeded in bringing 
it into truer harmony with existing con- 
ditions. In other words, while the 
Science of Numbers is just what it always 
has been — one of the surest and safest 
methods by which man may put his life 
in harmony with the laws of nature and 
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of God — our more perfect comprehension 
of the workings of these natural laws has 
enabled us to apply their principles so 
accurately that these things which, to the 
ancients, were mysteries to be accepted 
upon faith alone, are now seen to be facts, 
fully capable of actual demonstration. 

It would be both interesting and in- 
structive to trace the history of the 
Science of Numbers through the cen- 
turies that have passed since the day 
when Hebrew and Egyptian mystics 
taught its principles as one of their most 
sacred mysteries. In so small a 'volume, 
however, it would be folly to attempt so 
pretentious a task, especially in view of 
the fact that, for all present purposes, it 
is sufficient that we should realize that 
the Science of Numbers has been known 
and credited since very early in the 
world's history, and that, having been 
cherished with most tender solicitude 
through the turmoil and storms of the 

centuries, it has come to us with the 
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signs of truth and authenticity indelibly 
fixed by the stamp of years. 

It is not easy to find a definition for 
the Science of Numbers that shall be both 
brief and comprehensive. We may say, 
however, that it is a method of enumer- 
ation by means of which the life of men 
and things may be fixed and rounded out 
to a state of approximate completion by 
being brought into harmony with the laws 
of Omnipotence, 

According to the theories upon which 
it has been constructed, man and all his 
affairs are subject to a rule of what may 
be termed "divine mathematics. " That 
is to say, the vibrations of the Infinite, 
which govern all things and control all 
circumstances in this world, can be ex- 
pressed most satisfactorily — in view of 
the finite limits to our appreciation of di- 
vine things — by a system of mathemat- 
ical notation. To bring this system 
down to the level of our confined plane 
of thought, that we may make use of 
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it by applying it to our individual needs 
and experiences, men have found it 
advisable to express this truth by a 
series of Harmonies: (1) by letter; (2) 
by number; (3) by color, and (4) by note, 
or musical tone. In every respect these 
four Harmonies bear a relation of per- 
fect concord to one another. Thus, each 
name has its own numerical symbol, and 
each symbol is governed by the vibrations 
that play in and through the name, stand- 
ing in a certain ascertainable harmony to 
its respective color and musical tone. 
According to the action of these vibra- 
tions, or in accordance with the degree 
of concordant or discordant relation in 
which the symbols stand to their Har- 
monies, the life of the individual is turned 
into fortunate or unfortunate channels; 
into paths that are pleasant or unpleasant ; 
into ways that are good, or ways that are 
bad. ^ 

It may seem strange, if not a trifle 
unreasonable, that a mere accident of 



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birth, like that cf a name, should exert 
so material an effect upon the life of the 
person bearing it, but, when the character 
of these laws of vibrations is understood, 
as it will be by those who faithfully study 
the following pages, the mystery will not 
be so difficult of comprehension, 

It is true that the name of the child 
is the act of man — the act of the parents, 
for which the child is not directly respon- 
sible. To hold him responsible, in fact, 
would be unreasonable, if not unjust, and 
it is in precisely this respect that the 
Science of Numbers appears as the great 
adjustor of human blunders. Thus, the 
child who could not prevent his parents 
from giving him an inharmonious name, 
can change that name to bring it into 
more perfect concord with harmonious 
vibrations. 

It is sometimes difficult to fathom 

the apparent mystery that is so often 

manifested in the operations of divine law ? 

but of one fact we may be certain. God 

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never operates in the affairs of men ex- 
cept by means of laws that are within the 
scope of human comprehension. It may 
be possible that — owing to our own ignor- 
ance — the secret of the law has not yet 
been discovered, but it is pretty safe to 
predict that, were this law understood, we 
should find that all its operations were 
along perfectly natural grooves. 

Thus, it was not many years ago 
that science made the discovery of man's 
duality of mind, and yet, to-day, the fact 
of the existence of a subconscious as well 
as a conscious sense is generally regarded 
as a well-established conclusion. Be- 
cause we were once unable to fathom 
this mystery of the dual consciousness p 
we supposed that the mind of man was 
capable of but one method of manifesta- 
tion. This supposition, however, did not 
make this circumstance a fact. This 
duality of mind was there, although we 
could not see it. It was because of our ig- 
norance that we were blind to its existence. 

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It is in just this manner that, little 
by little, man has awakened to a deeper 
and truer appreciation of the nature of the 
laws that God has formulated for the gov- 
ernment of human affairs, and there is no 
principle taught in the Science of Num- 
bers that to any degree contradicts, or 
opposes any recognized manifestation of 
divine law. To the contrary, every 
psychic law that is discovered only tends 
to emphasize more fully the importance 
of the Science of Numbers, and the 
necessity of taking advantage of the 
opportunities it offers to put ourselves 
more fully into harmony with the vibra- 
tions that shape the course of human 
experiences. 

For example, the fact that man's 
health, happiness, and success are matters 
that are largely dependent upon the action 
of the subjective, or subconscious mind, 
and not, as so long was believed, upon 
the objective faculties alone, presents a 
strong argument in support of the study 
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and practical application of the Science 
of Numbers. Important as the part of 
the subconscious mind may be, it is not 
capable, unaided, of maintaining the high- 
est mental equilibrium. Thus, if the ob- 
jective mind is given too free a rein, and 
is permitted to deluge the subjective 
mind with unhealthful, unhappy, and un- 
successful thoughts, it is inevitable that 
the latter will at last succumb to the 
attacks upon it, and disasters of some 
sort follow. 

It is true that a man's life and char- 
acter are largely influenced by his 
thoughts — as he thinks, so he is — and yet 
it is just as true that a man's thoughts 
are materially influenced by the condi- 
tions of his life. If he is happy, and 
healthful, and successful in all that he 
undertakes; or, in other words, if his life 
runs smoothly along absolutely harmon- 
ious lines, it requires no effort upon his 
part to mould his thoughts correspond- 
ingly. 

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This, then, is the great mission of 
the Science of Numbers. By a study of 
its principles, and by the practical appli- 
cation of these principles in all the affairs 
of daily experience, the course of man's 
life is brought into a condition of har- 
mony that could be possible under no 
other circumstances. To be in tune with 
the laws of life is to live harmoniously. 
To live harmoniously means more health, 
more happiness, and more success than 
may be attained in any other way. 

In opening the door to this study of 
the Science of Numbers, however, and 
before inviting the student to enter, it 
seems necessary to call his attention to 
one or two facts. First, in studying the 
Science of Numbers, as in studying any 
other science or philosophy that is ground- 
ed upon psychic truth, it is well to re- 
member that success or failure in such 
researches is often a question of the atti- 
tude of the individual mind. In other 
words, if the study is approached in a 

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spirit of skepticism, or levity, the results 
will be but meagre, whereas, if under- 
taken in the spirit of truth and faith, or 
through love for, and faith in the benefi- 
cent influence of the divine principle of 
truth, the reward will be great beyond the 
most sanguine expectations. 

It must also be suggested that, to 
attain the best results, it is frequently ad- 
visable for the student to attach himself 
to sympathetic associates. Environment 
counts for much in all we do, or attempt 
to do, while thought, and especially the 
thoughts of others are strong factors in 
the production of the most favorable en- 
vironment. It is earnestly hoped, there- 
fore, that whatever of interest or of ad- 
vantage the student may find in this study, 
he will share with others, and that he will 
use every endeavor to acquaint his friends 
with the vital truths that are now to be 
imparted. 

"According to thy Faith be it unto thee' 9 

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CHAPTER II 

THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS 

To comprehend the apparently mys- 
terious operation of the Science of Num- 
bers, and its effect upon the health, 
happiness, and success of the Individual, 
the student must first master the table 
that follows, for the very cornerstone of 
the Science rests upon the relationship 
which exists between the numbers, and 
the letters of the alphabet. Until this 
fact is comprehended, no good results 
can be obtained, no practical application 
of the Science can be made. It is best, 
therefore, that this table should be mem- 
orized so thoroughly that the arrangement 
of the figures and letters will stand, like 
a familiar picture, before the mind's eye, 
that there may be no hesitation in placing 
the letters in their proper vibration, or in 
fitting them to their corresponding num- 
bers. 

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FIRST TABLE 




Single 


Double 


Treble 


Vibration 


Vibration 


Vibration 


1 A, 


10 j. 


100 S. 


2 B. * 


20 K. 


200 T. 


3 C. 


30 L. 


300 U. 


4 D. 


40 M. 


400 V. 


5 E. 


50 N 


500 W. 


6 F. 


60 0. 


600 X, 


7 G. 


70 P. 


700 Y. 


8 H. 


80 Q. 


800 Z. 


9 I. 


90 R. 





From this it will be seen that the 
twenty-six letters of the alphabet must be 
arranged in three columns, each repre- 
senting a different strength of vibration. 
Thus, while the "0," or cipher, which indi- 
cates this strength of vibratory force, 
must be considered in reading the effect 
of the letters upon the name of the indi- 
vidual, the ciphers are not counted in the 
enumeration by which the student arrives 
at the final symbol, or number of the 
name. In other words, while "J" will 
exert a greater force in the shaping of 
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events and character than "A," and M S" 
will be still more forceful than "J," none 
of these facts affect the mathematical 
calculation by which the NAME NUM- 
BER is determined. At the same time, 
as will be seen as step by step the funda- 
mental principles of the Science are un- 
folded, the facts concerning this difference 
in vibrations must be remembered, that 
the proper degree of force may be given 
to each letter in the readings that are to 
come later. 

Moreover, in beginning the study of 
the Science of Numbers it is best that 
only the given name should be counted. 
In the play of vibrations it is the given 
name that is the great positive force, and, 
while it is true that the surname has some 
effect in shaping the vibrations of the 
BIRTH NUMBER, or the negative 
force, its influence is of such a character 
that it is never taken into account until 
the student has become a thorough mas- 
ter of the first principles of the Science. 
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In the study of arithmetic, for example, a 
child is compelled to learn all the rules 
governing addition, subtraction, etc., before 
he can begin to comprehend the law of 
fractions, and he must complete his ac- 
quaintance with all the ordinary arith- 
matical problems before he can be intro- 
duced to the study of algebra, and the 
higher fields of mathematics. In the 
Science of Numbers, the same rule must 
be applied; for it is not until a student 
has attained full comprehension of the 
introductory laws that govern names and 
numbers that he can hope to understand 
the more intricate vibrations that exert 
their influence upon the course of human 
events. It is to avoid such unnecessary 
complications, therefore, that these facts 
have been omitted , in this introductory 
course. 

Therefore, to ascertain the NAME 
NUMBER, write down the numerical 
value of each letter composing the first, 
or given name, omitting all the "O's" or 

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ciphers. Then, add these numbers togeth- 
er. Thus, to use the name "Anna Smith" 
as an example : 

As the surname, "Smith," has no 
bearing according to present calculations, 
it is promptly excluded, In the given 
name, '•Anna," the "A" connts 1; each 
of the "N's\ count 5, and the final "A" 
also counts 1, This gives: 

ANNA 

1 + 5 + 5 + 1 = 12. 

but as 12 is too high a number to come 
within the scope of any one of the three 
vibrations, the two figures must be added: 

1+2 = 3 
and we have the figure 3, which is the 
NAME NUMBER of "Anna." 

The NAME NUMBER, as will be 
shown later, exerts a most powerful in- 
fluence in shaping the life of every indi- 
vidual, but the character of the influence 
exerted, or the nature of the vibirtons, 
depends largely upon the degree of 
harmony which may exist between the 

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NAME NUMBER and the BIRTH 
NUMBER, the latter being the day of 
the individual's birth. 

To ascertain to what degree these 
two numbers are harmonious or inhar- 
monious, the nine lines of letters and 
numbers shown in the First Table have 
been divided into three distinct classes, 
designated, for the sake of convenience, 
the "Triads." Thus: 

The first, fifth, and seventh lines 
compose the First Triad, 

The second, fourth and eighth lines 
compose the Second Triad. 

The third, sixth and ninth lines com- 
pose the Third Triad. 

In other words, A, J, and S, or the 
letters in the first line (1, 10, and 100) 
are in harmony with E, N, and W— the 
letters in the fifth line — as well as with 
G, P, and Y — the letters in the seventh 
line. Therefore, any letter that possesses 
a numerical value of 1, 5, or 7, is in har- 
mony with every other letter that is repre- 

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sented by one of these numbers, but bears 
an inharmonious relation to letters repre- 
sented by the other numbers in the table. 
One of the most important factors in 
the application of the Science of Numbers, 
however, is the degree of agreement be- 
tween the number representing the NAME 
and the number symbolizing the BIRTH. 
That is to say, the number which repre- 
sents the value of the letters in a person's 
given name ought to be in harmony with 
the BIRTH NUMBER, or the day of the 
month upon which that person was born. 
If this number should be 9, or less, it re- 
quires no calculation to find it. If, on 
the other hand, it is composed of two 
numbers, these two figures must be added, 
as was done in the case of the NAME 
NUMBER. Thus, if Anna Smith was 
born on the first day of the month, we 
have the figure 1 as her BIRTH NUM- 
BER. If, however, she was born on the 
fourteenth day of the month, we have the 
figures 1+4 = 5 

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and 5 is the BIRTH NUMBER. If the 
birthday had been the twenty-eighth of the 
month, we should have had the figures 

2 + 8 = 10, or 
as the cipher counts for nothing, 
2 + 8= 10 =1+0=1 
and 1 would have been the BIRTH NUM- 
ber. 

To ascertain if the NAME NUM- 
BER and the BIRTH NUMBER are in 
harmony, therefore, we must first find the 
two numbers. As an example, take the 
name of John Jones, born on July 26. 
We thus have : 

JOHN (Jones), or 
1 + 6+8 + 5 = 20 =2, 

and the NAME NUMBER is 2. 

The BIRTH NUMBER, or 26, 

makes 

2+6 = 8, 

and the BIRTH NUMBER is 8. 

By comparison with the table pre- 
sented above it will be seen, that the 

second, fourth, and eighth lines are in- 
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eluded in the same Triad, or are in the 
Triad of 2-4-8. Accordingly, the NAME 
NUMBER, 2, is found to be in concord 
with the BIRTH NUMBER, or 8. Thus, 
we see that the two numbers possess a 
harmonious relation. 

If we had taken the case of Anna 
Smith — supposing her to have been born 
on the first of the month — the result 
would have indicated discord rather than 
harmony. Thus, the problem would then 
have stood : 

ANNA (Smith), or 
1 + 5 + 5+1 = 12 =-3 

The figure 3 belongs to the Triad of 
3-6-9. The BIRTH NUMBER, or 1, 
belongs to the Triad of 1-5-7. Between 
the two numbers there would be inhar- 
monious vibrations. 



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CHAPTER III 
THE TRIADS AND THEIR EFFECT 

In the application of the Science of 
Numbers the importance of the Triads is 
a matter that cannot be overestimated. 
While it is true that the NAME NUM- 
BER usually rules in the experience of life, 
it does not control to such an extent as 
to make it independent of the BIRTH 
NUMBER. In this regard the law of har- 
mony is not unlike the law of attraction. 
Through the operation of the latter, like 
attracts like; by the operation of the for- 
mer, like works in harmony with like. 
When this condition of concord does not 
exist, however, the influence exerted up- 
on the thoughts and acts of the individual 
is always discordant. As the natural re- 
sult, failure follows instead of success; 
sickness comes in the place of health; 
troubles and sorrows rather than peace 
and happiness. 

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So far as the individual influences of 
the two vital numbers are concerned, the 
NAME NUMBER asserts itself chiefly I 
in the general affairs of life. We feel its 
power in all our social, domesficTand busi- 
ness relations. The BIRTH NUMBER, 
on the other hand, acts more directly upon 
the body, affecting the health of the in- 
dividual according to the position that it 
occupies in relation to the NAME NUM- 
BER, and yet, as perfect success or hap- 
piness are impossible without health — the 
three qualities combining to complete the 
vital trinity — the importance of bringing 
the two numbers into the closest possible 
harmony is a fact that must be recognized, i 
Thus, we know, by reference to our own 
experiences, that we cannot be ill in body 
and at the same time genuinely happy. 
We know, too, that we do our best work 
when, in good health, and that any attack 
upon our strength and vitality has an im- 
mediate and appreciable effect upon our 

mental and physical energies. To make 
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the most out of life, therefore, it is abso- 
lutely necessary that the NAME NUM- 
BER and BIRTH NUMBER should be 
in harmony, 

It will be remembered that the letters 
of the alphabet are classified according 
to three degrees of vibration, and that, 
while each letter has a corresponding 
number, these numbers do not go beyond 
the ninth dimension, while these nine 
dimensions (shown in the First Table) 
also exert an effect upon the several parts 
of the body, as follows : 

SECOND TABLE 

Numbers Parts of Body 

1,10, and 100 Head 

2,20, and 200 Kidneys. 

3,30, and 300 Liver. 

4,40, and 400 Intestines 

5,50, and 500 Stomach 

6,60, and 600 Mental Organism 

7,70, and 700 Heart 

8,80, and 800 Generative Organs, 

9, and 90 Nervous Organism. 

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Thus, to arrange these numbers in 
the form of the Triads: 

The Triad of 1-5-7 governs the upper 
part of the body; 

The Triad of 2-4-8 controls the lower 
part of the body; and 

The Triad of 3-6-9 exercises a con- 
trol over the liver, as well -as the mental 
and nervous system. 

Of course, it does not necessarily 
follow that, because the NAME AND 
BIRTH NUMBERS are inharmonious, 
the individual who is subject to such con- 
ditions must suffer from continued poor 
health. If the vibrations of the NAME 
NUMBER are very strong, and other 
conditions (to be explained later) are har- 
monious, sickness may be avoided for a 
long period, - In fact, it is possible, even 
under these conditions, that an individual 
may become abnormally healthy, He 
may remain so for years, whereas other 
persons in a similar position might suffer 
constantly from poor health. In any case, 
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however, this opposition between the vital 
numbers would tend to produce equally 
inharmonious conditions in the particular 
portion of the body governed by the BI RTH 
NUMBER, and sickness, when it came, 
would naturally go to these points of least 
resistence. 

Moreover, as may be imagined, these 
combinations of numbers known as the 
Triads also prove most helpful in adjust- 
ing many other affairs of life. Thus, if 
it is true, as experience indicates, that a 
name is actually something more than a 
mere mark of identification, it is wrong to 
leave the selection of that name to chance. 
If it is true that this name is really a 
strong vital force that may be made to 
work towards the harmonious fulfillment 
of the life of the person or thing bearing 
it, it is certainly our duty to see to it that the 
name given to a new born babe; to a new 
firm, or business venture; to a new inven- 
tion, or to any other newly created thing, 
shall be as harmonious as possible. 
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It is in this particular that the 
Science of Numbers may be made to 
assert a powerful influence upon the life 
of every individual who will abide by its 
principles, for, by the relation between the 
two vital numbers — the number of the 
NAME and the number of the BIRTH— 
it becomes possible for each person to 
determine his best lines of occupation; 
the best location for his business, or resi- 
dence; the selection of his companions, 
friends, or business associates ; the nam- 
ing of articles to be produced for sale; 
the prices to be demanded for them ; the 
method of sale, and in fact, almost every 
other consequential step that he may be 
required to take. 

For example, knowing his own NAME 
and BIRTH NUMBERS, he always has 
the privilege of bringing them into har- 
mony, not only with each other, but with 
the numbers of other persons and things 
that may come into his life. To accom- 
plish this result, it is merely necessary 
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for him to change the discordant name to 
one that stands in. more proper relation 
to those to which he has been opposed. 

To illustrate how easily this may be 
done, we may take the name of "Anna," 
used in the preceding chapter, for it will 
be remembered that this name bore an 
inharmonious relation to its BIRTH 
NUMBER, which was given as the first 
day of the month, or 1. As the BIRTH 
NUMBER, or the day of birth, was a 
matter over which "Anna" could exercise 
no control, it was obviously impossible for 
her to change it. At the same time, she 
could change her NAME NUMBER, and, 
to do this, she had only to select, as 
another name a combination of letters 
standing in more harmonious relation to 
the date of her birth. 

The name "Anna" counts 12, or, 
after the necessary addition of the two 
numbers, 3. This places her in the Triad 
of 3-6-9, whereas the date of her birth 
(1), is in the Triad of 1-5-7. To correct 
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this discord, and put herself in line for all 
the blessings of health, happiness, and 
prosperity, she is obliged to select her 
new name from those that have a place 
in the birth Triad. 

One name that she might select — 
for there are many names that possess 
the proper numerical valuation — is Elea- 
nor. Thus, the problem would then stand: 
ELEANOR 
5 + 3 + 5+ 1+5 + 6 + 9 = 34 =7. 

The figure 7, the mystic valuation 
of the name " Eleanor' ' is in perfect con- 
cord with 1, the BIRTH NUMBER of 
the individual who had been known as 
"Anna," both numbers being in the Triad 
of 1-5-7. 

FORTUNATE DAYS, MONTHS AND YEARS 

Another influence of the Triads that 
may be turned to considerable advantage 
in all the affairs of life may be found in 
their effect upon the months and the days 
of the month, for there are harmonious 
and inharmonious, or fortunate and unfor- 
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tunate days, just as there are numbers 
that are in concord and numbers that are 
in discord with the particular vibration in 
which we have our being. 

To find these harmonious months 
and days — the days and months which 
exert an influence in shaping the course 
of life successfully — it is only necessary 
to consult the following tables : 

THIRD TABLE 
Triads Harmonious Months 

1-5-7 January, May, July, and October. 
2-4-8 February, April, August, and November. 
3-6-9 March, June, September, and December 

The list of harmonious days follow : 

FOURTH TABLE 

Triad of 1-5-7 Triad of 2-4-8. Triad of 3-6-9 

157 248 369 

10 14 16 11 13 17 12 15 18 

19 23 25 20 22 2$ 21 24 27 

28 29 31 30 

; Thus, in beginning new things, or in 

undertaking important enterprises, we 

must be careful to bring our material in- 

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terests into harmonious vibration with our 
fortunate days, months, and years. In 
the effect, the days exert greater force 
than the months ; the months are more 
important than the years, while the latter 
influence general conditions more than 
particular events. 

The fortunate years for an individual 
are those that may be divided by the 
BIRTH NUMBER; the unfortunate 
years are those that are nof so divisable. 
Thus, 1908 is a harmonious year for any 
person who is in the Triad of 3-6-9, be- 
cause 

1 + 9 + + 8= 18 
The number 18 contains two 9's, and 9 
is the Capstone (See Chap. IV) of the 
Triad of 3-6-9. It is also divisable by 
either 3, 6, or 9. _._ 



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CHAPTER IV 
PERFECT AND IMPERFECT NAMES. 

In selecting a name that will harmon- 
ize with the vibrations that tend towards 
success, happiness, and health, we must 
bring both the NAME NUMBER and the 
BIRTH NUMBER into complete con- 
cord with one of the three Triads. While 
the NAME NUMBER rules, standing, 
as it does, as the great positive force, or, 
as the most powerful spiritual energy in 
the shaping of material things, the in- 
fluence of the BIRTH NUMBER, or the 
great negative force, is too important a 
factor in life to be carelessly disregarded. 

In spite of the importance of these 
factors, however, it is by no means suffi- 
cient that they alone should be in har- 
mony. To complete, or perfect the name, 
we must give due regard to three other 
controlling forces. These are the " Cor- 
nerstone,'' the "Keystone/' and the "Cap- 
stone." 

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To define these terms in the simplest 
manner possible : 

The Cornerstone in a name is its 
first, or initial letter. 

The Keystone in a name is the mid- 
dle letter. 

The Capstone in a name is its final 
letter, 

In the selection of a perfect name, 
therefore, these three forces must be 
taken into consideration. Thus, more 
than ordinary care should be exerted in 
the choice of the Cornerstone, for the in- 
fluence of this force will be felt through- 
out the entire life of the individual, or 
object, under its vibrations. If it is in 
opposition to the Triad in which the 
BIRTH NUMBER has its place, it is 
certain to interfere seriously with the suc- 
cessful culmination of every undertaking 
over which that discordant number can 
assert an influence. The Keystone, as its 
name implies, bears the weight of the 
arch, and should, therefore, be a strong 
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Material letter, while the Capstone, as the 
finishing, or completing force, holds the 
fulfillment of all the possibilities of the 
name. 

The Cornerstone, Keystone, and 
Capstone apply to the first, second, and 
third degrees of each number, and re- 
spectively to the numbers in each Triad, 
as shown by the following tables, the first 
of which indicates their application to the 
Triads : 





FIFTH TABLE 




Cornerstone Keystone 


Capstone 


1 


5 


7 


2 


4 


8 * 


3 


6 


9 



Thus, 1 is the Cornerstone ; 5, the 
Keystone, and 7, the Capstone of the 
Triad of 1-5-7. 

In regard to the letters and their re- 
spective numbers, the application is as 
follows : 

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SIXTH TABLE 

Cornerstone Keystone Capstone 

l,orA 10, or J 100, or S. 

2, or B 20, or K 200, or T. 

3, or C 30, or L 300, or U. 

4, or D 40, or M 400, or V. 

5, or E 50, or N 500, or W 

6, or F 60, or O 600, or X, 

7, or G 70, or P 700, or Y. 

8, or H 80, or Q 800, or Z, 

9, or I 90, or R 

If we lake, as an example, the name 
"David,' ' we have a good illustration of a 
perfect name, as the Cornerstone, Key- 
stone, and Capstone are all in the same 
Triad with the name. Thus : 

D a V i D 
4+1+4+9 + 4 = 22 = 4. 

If we find that this particular "David" 
has a BIRTH NUMBER that is also in 
the Triad of 2-4-8, the result is a com- 
bination of vibrations that could scarcely 
be more harmonious. 

The name "Agnes" presents another 
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series of letters that are in perfect con- 
cord. Thus : 

A g N e S 
1 + 7 + 5 + 5+1 = 19= 10 = 1. 
In this name we find the Cornerstone, 
Keystone, and Capstone are all harmo- 
nious, each being in the Name Triad of 
1-5-7, but, in addition, there is no letter 
in the name that stands as a discord to 
that Triad. To make the name abso- 
lutely perfect, therefore, it is only neces- 
sary that it should stand in harmonious 
relation to the BIRTH NUMBER. 

THE OCTAVES 

At the same time, it is never advis- 
able that the NAME and BIRTH NUM- 
BERS should count the same, for, in such 
a case, the vibrations, becoming too in- 
tense, would create extremely intense 
conditions. The influence upon the life 
of the individual can best be compared to 
the effect that would be experienced if a 
player should strike an octave upon the 

piano, and should play it persistantly, 
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leaving the rest of the harmony unex- 
pressed. To illustrate : 

A 5 in NAME and 5 in BIRTH 
would live too much in the imaginative 
world. 

A 9 in NAME and 9 in BIRTH 
would be too original and too nervous, for 
both numbers rule through the nervous 
organism. 

A 10 in NAME and 10 in BIRTH 
would be *too idealistic, too impractical. 
Such a person would suffer in business, 
and would probably have to be cared for 
eventually. 

SELECTING A NAME 

Of course , when we recall the many 
factors that must be taken into consider- 
tion in the selection of a name, it is not 
difficult to imagine that, under certain 
circumstances, the choice of a proper 
combination of letters would be anything 
but an easy matter. In other words, when 
we have found our BIRTH NUMBER 
and its Triad, it is sometimes almost im- 
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possible to find a name to fit it, a name 
that will not only agree in its own number, 
but also in the matter of Cornerstone, 
Keystone, Capstone, etc. In such an 
emergency, however, the remedy is always 
at hand, for, in the adoption of a new 
name, it is not necessary to conform to 
any custom, or to any rule of spelling, 
however long established. That is to say, 
if repeated experiments in the enumera- 
tion of names fail to discover any series 
of letters that will produce the desired 
effects, we still have the alternative of 
calling upon the imagination to supply the 
name that is wanted. Thus, if no so- 
called common name will meet our re- 
quirements, we, fortunately, have the 
privilege of "making-up" one to fit the 
purpose. In every case, however, the 
choice of such a name should not be 
made without serious deliberation, for it 
is almost as necessary that it should be 
in every respect pleasing to the person 

adopting it as it is that it should come 
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within the line of attraction of other 
numbers. 

CHANGING A NAME 

As the act of changing a name is 
often a matter of grave consequence to 
the individual, it is well to remember that, 
while the new name will exert a greater 
ratio of power if adopted for all time, and 
in all the social and business affairs of 
life, it is not absolutely necessary that 
such a definite step should be taken. In 
accordance with the operation of the law 
of numbers, the name by which we know 
ourselves and the name by which we are 
known to other people are both of impor- 
tance ; yet the former, or the name by 
which we know ourselves, carries so much 
more weight than the latter, or the name 
by which others know us, that excellent 
results may be obtained if we merely 
change our name in our own thoughts. 
To do this, of course, it is absolutely 
necessary that we should always think of 
ourselves by our new name, and it is im- 
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portant that its reality should be main- 
tained with all the force that it is possible 
for the mind to exert. As long as we re- 
quire its influence we must think of it as 
a real name, just as we now think of the 
name that was bestowed upon us by our 
parents. 

If we feel that we must continue to 
use the old name in business or social 
affairs, it is possible for us to do this, but 
only when we are more than ordinarily 
persistent in impressing the reality of the 
new name upon the mental organism. In 
other words, we must think of ourselves 
frequently by this new name. Two or 
three times each day we must devote at 
least a few minutes to concentration, with 
the new name as the object of our thought, 
for it is by wrapping ourselves in this new 
name, as we would mentally wrap a cloak 
about us, that we can secure the benefi- 
cent effects of the new and more har- 
monious conditions that we have aspired 
to attain. As the result, it is decidedly 
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helpful if we can persuade several sympa- 
thetic friends to assist us by thinking of 
us and referring to us always by this name 
that we have adopted. With such help, 
and our own sincere meditations, this new 
garment in which we have clothed our 
being will soon become real to us. With- 
out such a helpful influence, the desired 
results may be long deferred, while any 
failure to recognize the existence of this 
new name on our own part will make it 
impossible for the expected change to 
occur in any of our affairs. 



As may easily be seen, a name, if it 
is to be a perfect name, must consist of 
an uneven number of letters. A name 
that possesses an even number of letters, 
— like Mary, John, Anne, etc. — cannot be 
a perfect name, for, though it may have 
its Cornerstone and Capstone in harmony, 
it lacks the forceful vibrations of the har- 
monious Keystone, 
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CHAPTER V 
THE COLORS AND CYCLES. 

In the Science of Numbers every 
number has its corresponding color, and 
we are taught that these colors, or "Life 
Colors," as they are called, exert a strong 
influence in helping each individual to 
maintain his equilibrium . To induce these 
favorable conditions, every person should 
always wear his own life color, for it is 
supposed to assist him greatly in his 
efforts to secure better health, success in 
business, and the highest vibrations of 
happiness. 

These life colors correspond to the 
letters and numbers in the following 
manner : 

SEVENTH TABLE 
Single Vibration 



1 A White 


6 F Pink 


2 B Light Yellow 


7 G Blue 


3 C Light Blue 


8 H Orange 


4 D Red 


9 I Red 


5 E Dark Blue 





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SEVENTH TABLE, Continued 

Double Vibration 

10 J White 60 O Orange 

20 K Purple or Heliotrope 70 P Blue 

30 L Light Blue 80 Q Orange 

40 M Red 90 R Heliotrope 
50 N Black 

Treble Vibration 

100 S Golden Yellow 500 W Gold 

200 T Yellow 600 X Pink 

300 U Light Blue 700 Y Light Blue 

400 V Red 800 Z Orange 

In wearing these life colors, it is not 
only unnecessary to wear them about the 
attire, or on the outside of the clothing, 
where they might be unduly conspicuous, 
but those who are most enthusiastic in 
preaching the efficacy of colors are almost 
unanimously of the opinion that they are 
most effective when worn next to the 
person. Thus, it is no uncommon thing 
to find them worn in the form of bandages, 
or about the underclothing. 

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In selecting the place in which to 
wear the life color, however, it is best to 
bring it as close to the spot affected by 
the BIRTH NUMBER, or Triad, as may 
be possible under the circumstances. 
Thus, (1) a person in" harmony with the 
T^ad of 1-5-7 should wear the color on the 
upper part of the body, near the head, 
the stomach, or the heart, as the indi- 
vidual BIRTH NUMBER may suggest; 
(2) one in the Triad of 2-4-8 should wear 
it near the abdominal regions, that it may 
affect the kidneys, the intestines, or the 
generative organs ; (3) a 3 may wear ii 
near the liver, but as 6 and 9 afflict the 
mental and nervous organisms, other per- 
sons in the Triad of 3-6-9, are not so 
arbitrarily confined to any particular por- 
tion of the body. As the result, many 
6's and 9's wear their life colors in the 
form of jewelry, or as rings, bracelets, 
chains, necklaces, garters, etc. 

In some instances, both the number 

and the letter possess distinctive colors, 
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and, in such cases, the latter color is 
known as the "Name Color." As the 
name color is of the least value, however, 
and would naturally tend to make the 
reading of the numbers more difficult for 
the beginner, it has been deemed inadvis- 
able to introduce such a complicating 
element at this time. 

THE CYCLES 

A Cycle, in the application of the 
Science of Numbers, is a period of nine 
years, and the effect of the Cycle upon 
the life of the individual is to make the 
characteristics of each letter of the name 
assert the greatest degree of influence 
during the period of nine years in which 
it is in force. If, for example, we take 
the name "John," we find the character- 
istics of the letter "J" asserting them- 
selves from the first to the close of the 
ninth year in "John's" life. At the ex- 
piration of that period, the vibrations of 
the life will change, and this individual 
named "John" will come under the in- 
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fluence of the law of the "0," the second 
letter in that name. These conditions 
continue for a second period of nine years, 
or until the end of the eighteenth year, 
after which the "H" reigns for nine years, 
while the "N," coming at the close of the 
twenty-seventh year, influences thoughts 
and events until the completion of the 
thirty-sixth year. At this point however, 
the Cycle does not proceed to operate in 
the middle, or surname, but, instead, it 
returns to "J," the first letter of the 
given name, to proceed again, as before. 
As the influence of the Cycle letter 
is of no slight importance, it must always 
be taken into account in the reading of 
names. Even the best, or most fortunate 
BIRTH and NAME vibrations may be 
offset to some degree by the adverse in- 
fluence of a bad Cycle. To avoid such 
possibilities it is sometimes deemed ad- 
visable for a person to change his name 
— to himself, at least — when he is at the 
point of entering upon a disintegrating, 
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or otherwise inharmonious Cycle. By 
taking this precaution, discomfort, if not 
positive disaster may be turned aside. 

This is particularly liable to be the 
case when the Cycle repeats itself, as it 
does in the name "Emma." Evil as its 
effects may be at any time, a Cycle gains 
strength as it grows older. Thus, if it is 
exerting an unpleasant, or unfavorable 
influence, things will continue to grow 
worse instead of better until the character 
of the Cycle changes. In the name 
"Emma," we have a repetition of Cycles 
in the two 4's, or M's, so, if the charac- 
teristics of the "M" portend ill health, or 
misfortune, for this particular "Emma," 
she is likely to have many very uncom- 
fortable experiences before these eighteen 
inharmonious years have elapsed. 

If this is true in regard to the name, 
"Emma," such possibilities are even 
more to be feared in the name, "Anne." 
Here we have three 5's in rotation — the 
two N's and the E — and as the character 
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of the two vibrations is very similar, a 
run of twenty-seven years under precisely 
the same conditions does not tend towards 
either health or happiness, especially when 
these vibrations are adverse to "Anne." 

Students of human nature who are 
close observers will be quick to recognize 
the influence of the Cycles upon the life 
of both men and women. For example, 
one who is under the Cycle of "A" will 
show great aversion for anything that is 
dark — dark colors, dark rooms, etc. Sud- 
denly this taste changes. From bright 
colors this person will go into dark colors. 
He may demand that his room be papered 
in darker tints. Even his thoughts may 
assume a darker hue. 

The explanation is an easy one to 
find when we revert to the law of Cycles. 
This individual has merely stepped from 
one Cycle into another — from a light 
Cycle into a dark Cycle. 

It is no uncommon thing to hear 
people say, "I used to wear this/' "I used 
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to do thus and so," or "I used to say that, 
but I have changed completely, 1 wouldn't 
think of such a thing now! " Of course, 
they have changed, but not in the manner 
which they intend to imply. The change 
has come, but because of the change in 
the Cycle, They have gone from one 
letter in their name into another, for, 
whether they realize the fact or not, the 
passage of each ninth year marks the 
completion of another Cycle. 

Accordingly, in the reading of names, 
the value of the Cycles cannot fail to be 
appreciated, especially when instances are 
found in which the conditions of life are 
at variance with the law of the harmony. 
Thus, for example, take the name, "Jessie, 
born on the 8th." As Jessie's NAME 
NUMBER is 4, and her BIRTH NUM- 
BER is 8, one would naturally expect to 
find harmonious conditions existing. If, 
however, it is found that, about the nine- 
teenth year, she became pale, anemic, 
with strong objections to anything dark — 
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dark days and dark colors — there might 
be some difficulty in explaining such a 
circumstance if we did not remember 
that the nineteenth year introduced the 
vibrations of the Cycle of "S." As this 
"S" is in strong opposition to the vibra- 
tions of the Triad of 2-4-8, the mystery 
is explained, and the remedy to be sug- 
gested is a change in name, especially in 
view of the fact that these inharmonious 
conditions must continue for eighteen 
years for a "Jessie" who is an 8 in 
BIRTH. 

When one is under the Cycle of a 
letter, he should strive to make things 
tend towards its law, particularly if that 
letter travels established roads. In other 
words, if the Cycle spells "change," and 
the change does not come, one should 
endeavor to make the new conditions ap- 
pear. The delay sometimes rests upon 
minor vibrations that may be altered by 
the exercise of the individual will. 



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CHAPTER VI 

THE KEYNOTES 

i It is the opinion of many esoteric 
philosophers that every human being 
vibrates in harmony to a particular musi- 
cal note, and that, when this note has 
once been found, it may be made to exert 
a strong influence towards the improve- 
ment of existing conditions. As this note , 
known as the "Keynote," is a gift at birth, 
its vibratory forces are felt almost exclu- 
sively in the health. 

The list of the possible Keynotes, 
with their corresponding BIRTH NUM- 
BERS, is as follows : 

EIGHTH TABLE 
Musical Keynotes, Triad of 1-5-7. 



THE ONE'S. 


THE FIVES. 


THE SEVENS. 


1 C Major. 


5 G Major. 


7 B Major. 


IOC sharp Major. 


14 A flat Major. 


1 6 C Major. 


1 9 C minor. 


23 G minor. 


25 B minor. 


28 C flat Major. 







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EIGHTH TABLE, Continued 

Musical Keynotes, Triad of 2-4-8. 

the two's the four's the eight's 

2D. 4 F Major. 8 C Major. 

1 1 D sharp minor. 13 F sharp Major. 17 C sharp Major. 

20 D minor. 22 F minor. 26 C minor. 

29 D flat minor. 3 1 E Major. 

Musical Keynotes, Triad of 3-6-9. 

THE THREE'S THE SIX'S THE NINE'S 

3 E Major. 6 A Major. 9 D Major. 

1 2 F Major. 1 5 B flat Major. 1 8 E flat Major. 

2 1 E minor. 24 A minor 27 D minor 

30 E flat Major 

Thus, a person who is born on the 
3rd of the month has E Major as his 
Keynote ; one born on the 26th, has C 
minor ; the 14th, A flat Major, etc. 

Those, who have derived the greatest 
degree of benefit from the use of the 
musical keynotes insist that they must be 
used, or played, every day, and that, if 
this law is not obeyed, the penalty will be 
felt in the complete loss of their health- 
giving vibrations. Even though one is 
not in any sense a musician, he may still 
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take advantage of this law. For example, 
let him ask some more musical person to 
teach him how to pick out the little triad, 
or chord, of his own individual key, and he 
will require no further knowledge of music, 
for he will then be able to strike this chord 
at least once each day. If a person whose 
musical keynote is Major should be an 
individual who is easily excited, however, 
it will be better for him to play the chord 
in the minor. If one whose musical key- 
note is in the minor is given to periods of 
marked depression, the Major of the same 
key should be substituted. 

If a person is studying music, and is 
practicing, it is frequenlly advisable to 
put all his exercises in his own key at the 
beginning of the practice hour, that he 
may commence his task in this harmo- 
nious key, and work out from that. Many 
music teachers have already discovered 
that this is the best and quickest method 
of putting their pupils in harmony with the 
work to be performed, and they are now 
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taking advantage of this psychic fact in 
all difficult instructions. 

While it is true, as has been sug- 
gested, that the musical keynotes apply 
almost exclusively to the health, the daily 
use of this chord, when the notes are har- 
monious, induces harmony in all direc 
tions. In periods of mental excitement, 
peace and quiet may be induced if one 
will resort to this best of all seditives. 
In periods of depression, nothing will re- 
store the equilibrium more quickly or 
surely. 



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CHAPTER VII 

THE LAW OF THE LETTERS. 

The Science of Numbers teaches 
that each letter, or number, possesses 
certain distinct characteristics, and that, 
in accordance with the manner of the 
occurence of these forces in the name 
and birth of the individual, such qualities 
manifest themselves for good or for evil. 
I have already shown how the character 
of each number is itself governed and 
changed by the vibrations of the Triads, 
by the influence of the Cycles, and by the 
Cornerstone, Keystone, Capstone, etc. 
The following summary carries the detail 
of instructions a step further, by indicat- 
ing the true character of these numbers 
when in harmony, as well as suggesting 
certain changes that may be anticipated 
when the vibrations are at discord with 

the law of the letters : 

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LETTERS OP SINGLE VIBRATION 

A or J* As "A" is the head letter, 
1 should denote intellectuality, but intel- 
lectuality displayed in a most diverse 
manner. In fact, even when in harmony, 
an "A" usually requires several outlets 
for its energies, or as many as three 
"strings to its bow." Though a planner, 
and often successful in organizing and 
directing, its ability in this direction is 
that of the architect, So seldom is 
"A" the builder that it is pretty safe to 
predict that others will always have to 
execute the plans it outlines. The appear- 
ance of 1 in the name marks the begin- 
ning of new conditions. Even the "A" 
Cycle generally brings changes in life, 
either socially, or commercially, or both. 
If these changes appear under harmonious 
conditions they may be turned to great 
advantage. If left to themselves, or not 
directed Into proper channels, they are 
quite as likely to result disastrously. An 
"A" out of harmony would be obstinate 
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and headstrong. The tendency to "begin* ' 
things would still exist, but the power to 
"finish" would be weakened to correspond 
to the extent of vibratory discord. 

B, or 2* As 2 bears the message of 
the maternal spirit, its appearance in the 
name of a woman would indicate strength 
of mother-love. In a man it would tend 
to induce an interest in agriculture, horti- 
culture, or in some other pursuit in which 
he might have an opportunity to assist 
and foster the efforts of nature. Almost 
invariably it evokes love of nature, and 
domestic inclinations. Usually there is 
aversion to long journeys, and, when travel 
is necessary, eagerness to return. In 
material things 2 is not strong, and its 
greatest achievements are frequently post- 
poned until after the beginning of the 
fortieth year. Though loyal to friends 
and extremely sympathetic, a 2 is apt to 
be strongly fixed in opinions. What these 
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harmony of vibrations. If the strength of 
the letter predominates, they are likely to 
be strongly tinged with materialism, and 
yet, as 2 is inclined to be secretive and 
introspective, it is generally hard to detect 
its true feelings and sentiments. A 2 is 
apt to be very sensitive, and, like all who 
live introspectively, intuitional. Even when 
in harmony it is no uncommon thing to 
find a 2 possessing a melancholy turn of 
mind, and this tendency usually grows 
stronger in sympathy with the strength of 
discordant vibrations. In a "B" out of 
harmony, the tendency to secretiveness 
is not unlikely to exhibit itself in selfish- 
ness, untruthfulness, and dishonesty. 

Q or 3* Because "C" is a scatter- 
ing letter it does not lend itself readily to 
work of accumulation ; because it is a 
spiritual letter it is not in harmony with 
material things. As the result, a "C" 
finds it very difficult to save money. 
Being a universal number, however, it is 
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able to conduct several lines of effort at 
the same time. In fact, it fails to meet 
its highest possibilities if not provided 
with a multiplicity of interests, some of 
which should exert a wide influence. A 
3 belongs to the intellectual vibrations, 
and frequently manifests itself in author- 
ship, or in some other artistic profession. 
It makes the good talker, and would supply 
a ready spring of inspiration for the orator, 
or promoter. It indicates the power to 
design, and would help the architect, or 
any planner. It also insures executive 
ability, but it is not conducive to the 
completion of plans once they have been 
made, especially when these plans are 
those of other persons. In opinions it is 
difficult for a 3 to be dogmatic about any- 
thing, and the more thoroughly a 3 comes 
into harmony, the more cheery and hope- 
ful its disposition will become, A 3 in 
full harmony seldom knows what it means 
to worry, and this is particularly true when 
it is money matters that are concerned. 
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A 3 is naturally generous ; is a lover of 
the mysterious, and is apt to be honest 
and conscientious in all labors undertaken. 
In constructive work, however, its efforts 
tend towards the spiritual rather than the 
material. When out of harmony the 
scattering tendencies of the "C" are em- 
phasized, It then scatters everything — 
mentally, morally, physically, spiritually, 
materially. As 3 governs the liver, 
notably inharmonious vibrations often ex- 
hibit themselves in that organ. As it 
also affects the lungs and bronchial tubes, 
these parts of the body should be watched 
for any indication of discord. 

D, of 4* As "D" is a letter of bal- 
ance, 4 is a good number for an anchor; 
a strong force in the establishment of 
equilibrium. While it is capable of giving 
poise in conditions of nervousness, how- 
ever, any inharmonious vibrations are apt 
to change its character conspicuously, 
bringing afflictions of every sort — losses in 
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business, misfortunes in associations, and, 
physically, diseases that are slow in re- 
sponse to treatment, particularly afflic- 
tions of the intestines. A 4 is naturally 
of sterling character ; loyal to friends, and, 
while not especially philanthropic, is 
usually generous to those who have any 
right to expect such generosity. A 4, 
however, generally insists that other people 
shall live up to its own particular ideal of 
right and justice, and it is extremely im- 
portant that the 4 itself should obey the 
same law, for the slightest deviation from 
the path of sterling honesty, or the small- 
est tendency in the direction of intem- 
perance, will change a noble character 
into one that is distinctively ignoble. A 
harmonious 4 usually adopts a business 
career, and, not infrequently, is interested 
in mining affairs, or in realty transactions. 
Being an admirer of nature, and a home 
lover, it is no uncommon thing to find a 
4 engaged in agricultural persuits, and, if 
the owner of animals, a 4 is certain to 
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make pets of them. A 4 should make 
every effort to avoid business relations 
with a 3. Its best associates are 2's, 8's, 
1 Ts, and 22's. 

E, or 5* An "E" is possessed of a 
dual nature. Even when in harmony it 
is both beneficent and maleficent, although, 
under such favorable conditions, soul- 
racking regret and munificent atonement 
follow all exhibitions of maleficence. 
Although a good number when in concord, 
it is apt to become a most dangerous one 
in discord, as many of its attractive qual- 
ities are easily reversed. When in har- 
mony an "E" will probably be a social 
and entertaining person, although inclined 
to be more fond of dress and worldly 
things, than of the spiritual life. When 
such higher manifestations of char- 
acter become possible, however, this 5 is 
both a philosophical and a peace-making 
element in society, but it must be remem- 
bered that, as 5 is usually of nervous tem- 
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perament, becoming excited over little 
things, inclinations to impulsiveness, and 
sudden exhibitions of temper are apt to 
become a serious handicap when brought 
out by discordant conditions. Under in- 
harmonious vibrations, therefore, these 
are the qualities to be feared, and the 
violence of the outbursts of temper will 
become greater if the 5 does not live true 
to the law of absolute temperance in all 
things. In fact, even under concordant 
conditions, a 5 frequently finds it difficult 
to maintain proper mental equilibrium. 
It is, therefore, absolutely essential that 
destructive impulses should never be 
obeyed, lest all kinds of troubles follow, 
including nervous disorders and indiges- 
tion ; loss of friends, possibly through 
death, but more probably through estrange- 
ment; mishaps in business; loss of 
money, or similar undesirable compli- 
cations. If under favorable conditions, 
however, the 5 possesses many attractive 
qualities. It is a business number, and 
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is often interested in making money, 
especially by speculation. It also exhibits 
considerable mechanical ability, and, if 
drawn towards spiritual things, may easily 
develop psychic powers. In every case, 
however, absolutely temperate habits must 
be maintained, or the soul will be wrecked. 
The most antagonistic vibrations to a 5 
are 8 and 1 1 . 

F, or 6* In "F" we have another 
example of dual manifestations, another 
exhibition of opposing forces, strong to 
make or mar the character of the person 
possessing them. Under the effect of 
the higher vibrations, "F'J. is steadfast of 
purpose; firm in opinions, and with a 
loyalty to friends that remains unshaken, 
sometimes even when known to be wrong. 
This 6 is an idealist ; a dreamer of dreams; 
one who can build air castles so real- 
istically as to be able to live in them. 
Such a person usually works for others, 
rather than for self. A 6 is usually of 
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artistic temperament ; may be musical, 
and is intuitional in arriving at conclu- 
sions. As it is one of the intellectual 
numbers, it is frequently found in the 
names of writers, Under discordant con- 
ditions, many of these qualities are 
changed. The imaginative quality that 
once jumped at conclusions, now magni- 
fies things unreasonably, borrowing trouble, 
and worrying over circumstances that 
exist largely, if not altogether in the mind 
of the individual. In other words, the 
power of intuition now becomes an un- 
reasonable dread of impending calamity, 
and as the result, alternate attacks of 
mental exhileration and depression usually 
follow. Under harmonious vibrations a 6 
would make a good organizer, especially 
of social and ethical movements. For its 
own good, however, it must adhere closely 
to all the laws of the higher life ; must 
abstain from alcoholic beverages, and 
must neither speculate in stocks or gam- 
ble. 

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G, or 1. As "G" is a letter of 
completion, those under its influence are 
usually able to carry out all their plans. 
They are also likely to be extremely 
methodical, both in act and in thought. 
Ordinarily hard to convince, owing to the 
innate necessity of studying every phase 
of a proposition before accepting it, any 
increase in vibratory strength would in- 
spire the tendency to be "strong-willed," 
or even "self-opinionated," As "G" always 
finds it hard to take advice, a 7 should be 
the director of men, not the occupant of 
a subordinate position, Many good law- 
yers and judges are 7's. It is also an in- 
ventive number, and usually attracts to 
work connected with electrical science. 
In fact, the influences of "G" are exerted 
both upon the mental and the physical 
life. The 7 is an intellectual and philo- 
sophical number ; if turned into psychic 
channels, it often inspires prophetic gifts. 
To the body it brings a strong reserve of 
physical strength, and, when in full har~ 
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mony, long and healthful life. Its effect 
upon the heart makes the bearer strong 
in passions and sentiments. When he 
likes, he loves ; when he dislikes, he hates. 
There is seldom any half-way exhibitions 
of feeling. A 7 is a lover of literature, 
music, and art, and yet it frequently lacks 
the ability that makes the performer. 
The strongest opposition to (, G" is found 
in the number 8, and yet, through a 
strange psychological paradox, a 7 usually 
exerts a strong attraction for an 1 1 or 22. 
But as such associations would have a 
most unfortunate effect upon all parties 
concerned, this influence should be stren- 
uously resisted. The crimes of a dis- 
cordant "G" are generally of a swindling 
nature. 

H, or 8« The law of 8, in its mani- 
festation of "H, M is to create, to fulfill, to 
complete, It is usually sympathetic, 
often to the point of bearing the burdens of 
others, and yet, while it attracts the con- 
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fidences of friends, it is so sufficient unto 
itself that it is seldom dependent upon 
other individuals for its happiness, finding 
easy contentment in solitude. While an 
8 is liable to live introspectively, it usually 
tries to deal justly with all men, and, if 
under genuinely harmonious conditions, it 
will take great interest in work for human- 
ity. When in discord, pronounced self- 
ishness and extreme egotism may be 
developed. An "H" can frequently de- 
velop the powers of research, or invention, 
especially along mineral lines. If spirit- 
ually inclined, will probably take extreme 
positions in religious opinion, and yet, 
while not easily convinced of error, or 
quickly persuaded to change an opinion 
that has been accepted, such a person is 
seldom aggressive, or strong in contention, 
being more inclined to follow the line of 
least resistance. A lover of nature, 
music, and artistic things, an 8 might 
easily become a writer, an artist, or a 
musician, In spite of its generally happy 
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and confident disposition; an "H," to be 
genuinely successful, must be in harmony 
in most of its vibrations, for even a slight 
discord has a tendency to change its ben- 
eficent characteristics. Thus, while it 
may be highly sympathetic with one in 
the Triad of 3-6-9, it is extremely antag- 
onistic to a 5 or a 7. As it possesses a 
duality of forces, its activities should not 
be confined to a single interest. 

I, or 9* An «T' is largely a law 
unto itself. Being the Capstone of a 
Triad, or & completing number, its ten- 
dency is to finish whatever it undertakes. 
Being a strengthening force, however, it 
is likely to cause the repetition of work, 
making ond-do things over and over, until 
they meet the requirements of the ideal. 
These vibrations also manifest themselves 
in the matter of luck, an "I" having what 
are popularly termed "runs of luck," or 
several pieces of good or bad fortune in 
rotation. If one is under the direct in- 
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fluence of "I" the tendency is towards a 
change in both thought and things. If all 
conditions are harmonious, the change 
will be for the better, for higher intellec- 
tuality, more spirituality, and greater pros- 
perity, if the efforts are along the line of 
best endeavor. As "I" is distinctively an 
individual letter, the person controlled by 
it is liable to be of strong will, chafing 
under dictation, and aggressively opposed 
to any attempt to put a limit upon his 
field of endeavor. Other persons may 
try to rule an "I," but they will find it 
difficult to keep such a personality under 
subjection. As "I t " is an intellectual 
letter, and strongly original through its 
force of individuality, it indicates either 
literary or artistic ability — perhaps both. 
If it combines with the talking ability, its 
tendencies will be towards the lecture 
platform, rather than the pulpit. The 
attraction towards written, or printed 
matter is so clearly defined, however, 
that an "I" without literary ability will 
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ordinarily gravitate to clerical work. An 
"I" wants to hold a pen. It will create, 
if possible ; if not, it will copy, but it must 
write — unless some discordant element is 
extraordinarily powerful. In fact, this 
trait of character is generally shown in 
infancy, for an "I" is usually a child who 
prefers to find amusement among books, 
and with paper and pencil, rather than in 
the out-of-door games that most children 
love. Accordingly, parents should ap- 
prove of, rather than oppose these man- 
ifestations, for such a child, when intelli- 
gently directed, may be expected to 
develop marked ability in literary or artis- 
tic pursuits. When "I" is out of harmony 
its effect is liable to be anything but ad- 
vantageous. As it affects the nervous 
organism, discord is apt to be felt in that 
direction. Extreme nervousness may de- 
velop ; extreme conditions of life may 
follow, and apparently insurmountable 
obstacles may arise to prevent the suc- 
cessful culmination of plans. An "I" 
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under strong discord is likely to be ex- 
tremely forgetful ; will do things over and 
over unnecessarily, and the frequent repe- 
titions of ill luck will not improbably end 
in despondency. 

LETTERS OF DOUBLE VIBRATION. 

J, or JO* The "J," or 10, main- 
tains the predominating characteristics of 
1 , but in more intense vibration. As "J" 
is the stronger letter — stronger both in 
material and spiritual things— it helps to 
carry out the plans of "A." Moreover, 
"J" has higher aspirations, aspirations 
that tend to develop its powers in the di- 
rection of deeper things. Like "A," "J" 
is a designer, an architect, a planner, but 
upon a higher plane. Still, to be success- 
ful, "J" must direct, not obey, and for 
this the number has been given more 
than a proportionate share of executive 
ability. A "J" also stands for change — 
new thoughts, new things. Thus, under 
a harmonious Cycle of "J" important 
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business changes may be made without 
hesitation. A "J" is generally honest, 
just, and benevolent, but he requires that 
others shall conform to his own ideals of 
integrity and righteousness. Accordingly, 
"J" must be true to the purity of his life 
motives, for any discord in this direction 
will result in serious mental, if not physi- 
cal suffering. 

K, or 20* A "K" resembles "B," 
except that its vibrations are much strong- 
er. In fact, it is a letter of extremes — 
extremes in mental conditions, extremes 
of fortune, extremes of health, extremes 
of spirituality. Intensity of nature almost 
invariably controls a "K." It knows no 
twilight. It recognizes no half-hearted 
measures. If it is not happy, it is miser- 
able. If it is not good, it is evil. There 
are no possible heights of attainment to 
which it cannot reach ; no depths of in- 
iquity to which it cannot descend. As 
the result, one who comes under the con- 
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trol of this letter cannot afford to offend 
against any law — either the law of man 
or the law of God. He must think pure 
thoughts. He must be just and honest 
in all his dealings with men, for, though 
of strong will, the penalties that will be 
certain to follow any violation of the law 
of love cannot be evaded. When under 
free rein, "K" indicates versatility, and 
capability in many fields of endeavor. 
If restrained, however, it stands for small 
attainment. A "K," for self preserva- 
tion, should neither gamble, nor drink in- 
toxicating liquors. 

L, or 30. "L" has many of the 
spiritua. characteristics of "C," but, in 
the material sense, there is a differ- 
ence, for, while "C" scatters, "L" not 
only gathers, but retains a reasonable 
portion of the things that it accumulates. 
Also, in other respects it holds the power 
of bringing to completion the things that 
are merely under process of organization 
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in "C." While *'L" is quite as philan- 
thropic as "C," its generosity is exhibited 
in a wiser form. It gives generously, but 
justly, and, for all that it does, it asks 
appreciation, often losing its desire to 
give to the degree that such recognition 
is withheld. To a similar extent, "L" 
strives persistantly to gather the fruits of 
its labors, and finds its greatest inspira- 
tion in a plentiful harvest. "C" will plant 
without hope of reward in this fife, "L" 
insists upon gathering. At the same 
time, "L" generally uses its forces wisely, 
It is a letter that belongs to a leader of 
men ; to persons of executive ability, and 
considerable intellectuality. An "L" 
often surpasses in art, music, or literature. 
Under harmonious conditions it also may 
attain to high spiritual powers. Even 
when in discord, it has no evil attributes 
of character, although it may effect the 
health through the lungs, or breath. 

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M, or 40* The "M" spiritualizes 
the attributes of "D," being the strongest 
vibration in the Triad of 2-4-8. It is so 
full of life, strength, and integrity that it is 
both a creative and a productive number. 
It deals justly with everybody, but while 
firm for the right, it will not become 
aggressive under wrong. In other words, 
instead of fighting, a 40 will urge arbi- 
tration as a means of adjusting difficulties. 
As the result, "M" cannot be a leader. 
It will serve faithfully and honestly, but its 
greatest success comes from executing 
plans made by others, It sometimes 
shows some originality, especially when it 
becomes a worker of the soil, but its 
strongest quality is spirituality. Under 
proper vibrations it may develop remark- 
able psychic gifts, and there is no letter 
that will bear a cross so bravely, or with 
so little complaint. Thus, when out of 
harmony. "M" will bring many burdens 
into the life. 

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N, or 50* "N" is not a good letter, 
although, when in harmony, and kept 
under absolute control, it frequently de- 
velopes many praiseworthy traits. There 
is nothing stable about "N M and, however 
harmonized, it is always negative. It 
incites jealousy, envy, and much unkind- 
ness. It is often malicious, holding fast 
to sentiments of spite and feelings of 
hatred. Being in every sense a material 
letter, "N" in full harmony should find 
little trouble in accumulating a fortune, 
although it may not be extremely partic- 
ular as to the methods it adopts in getting 
this money. It is a marrying letter, but, 
as its dominion is transient, domestic 
happiness is scarcely likely to follow. As 
"N" is a mental letter, a person under its 
influence often makes a good teacher. 
In fact, association with children is one 
of the best avenues of escape for the sur- 
plus energies of M N." Philanthropic pur- 
suits is another. Moreover, as."N" has 
its physical manifestations through the 
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circulation of the blood, inharmonious 
vibrations are liable to extend to any por- 
tion of the body, resulting in nervousness 
and blood poisons, like those of rheuma- 
tism, etc. Many of these natural charac- 
teristics may be neutralized by proper 
arrangement of harmonious influences. 

O, or 60* "O" possesses practi- 
cally all of the good and evil qualities of 
"F." In many instances it even accen- 
tuates them. Thus, it displays more 
genius for order ; it is more systematic ; 
more intellectual ; more firmly set in 
opinions, and more intuitional. "F" fre- 
quently leaves work uncompleted ; "O" 
persists in finishing all that it undertakes, 
for it is not easy to make an "O" acknow- 
ledge defeat. Although possessed of 
little originality, "O" makes a good imi- 
tator, and, while such a person may write, 
or display artistic, or musical ability, it 
will be difficult for him to become great 
in any of these pursuits. In religious 
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thought "0" is more liberal than "F." 

P, or 70* "P" intensifies the char- 
acteristics of "G," finishing what "G" 
begins and leaves unfinished. Occupying 
a higher spiritual plane than "G," it has 
stronger individuality, and is usually dis- 
tinctively original, sometimes to the point 
of eccentricity. "P" also aspires to lead, 
and is not only impatient of restrictions, 
but must be allowed free rein, under pen- 
alty of being thrown out of equilibrium if 
restrained. As "P" is an intellectual 
letter, it is often productive of excellent 
literary or artistic work. It may even 
create the musician ; possibly, the vocal- 
ist. Although honest and upright in its 
inclinations, it is in danger of missing 
opportunities by reason of its desire to 
study every phase of each proposition 
considered. The remedy is to act more 
impulsively by placing more dependence 
upon intuition. Under harmonious con- 
ditions, a "P" might make a political re- 
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former, a philosopher, or an organizer. 
In every case, however, such an individ- 
ual must be careful not to overstep the 
bounds of love and equity, for all his deeds, 
whether good or evil, are certain to come 
back to bless or confound him. By ob- 
serving proper precautions, a "P" should 
live a long and useful life. 

Q, or 80* "Q" is a stronger mani- 
festation of the qualities displayed by "H." 
It shows more originality ; has more 
intensity of feeling; greater aspirations 
towards leadership. It is an intellectual 
letter, often showing genius for philosophy, 
or scientific research. Is strong in in- 
ductive reasoning, and good in arranging 
a convincing argument. If satisfied that 
he has a mission to perform, such a per- 
son is not easily dominated, but he will 
always be most successful when supplied 
with two channels of expression. In dis- 
cord, a "Q" might become extremely 
unscrupulous. 

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R, Of 90* "R" holds all the possi- 
bilities of "I," the 9 of single vibration, 
except that it represents the bright side 
of the number. It is more spiritual than 
"I," "R" being a living letter, and is not 
so subject to the loss of things loved. As 
"R" is an intellectual letter, it belongs to 
the name of one who is interested In 
writing, or printing; as it is a completing 
letter, its occurance in a name indicates 
that this Cycle will be the best period for 
development. Thus, should one aspire to 
progress towards nobler, or higher effort, 
such a Cycle is the most promising time 
in which to shape the life in the desired 
direction, as M R" holds the power to bring 
out the greatest human possibilities. 
When in harmony, therefore, "R" is 
extremely beneficent. When out of 
harmony, however, it induces losses — 
loss of money, loss of health, loss of 
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LETTERS OF TRIPLE VIBRATION. 

S, Of f 00* "S" is another archi- 
tectural letter, but intensified in its spirit- 
uality. When harmonious, it is benefi- 
cent; when inharmonious, disastrous, 
deadly. It makes, or mars, but usually 
strikes extremes. When inharmonious 
conditions exist, the effect may possibly 
be seen through troubles with the kidneys. 
To live successfully under "S" it is not 
sufficient that all numerical forces should 
Vibrate concordantly. Besides the har- 
mony of numbers, there must be harmony 
of life. In other words, it is the law that 
"S" must constantly hold an attitude of 
spiritual communion with all creation and 
all creatures — assuming a position of love, 
peace, and benefaction towards all things, 
not only in word and deed, but in thought 
as well. 

T, or 200* "T" is another dual 
letter, that, while rich in individuality, 

knows no middle ground. It is righteous, 
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or the contrary; will save, or slay; will 
upbuild, or break down. A "T" is usually 
dictatorial, and will seek to control every 
individual who comes within its influence. 
It is the natural moulder, and is unhappy 
if it cannot shape things to its liking. As 
"T" is also the symbol of the law of 
divine compensation, it demands the 
privilege of reaping when it has sown. To 
enjoy success under "T" one must attain 
to the mastery of self, for, even when in 
perfect harmony, a "T" must be a master 
of self-control, that the maleficent in- 
fluences of the letter may have no oppor- 
tunity to dominate. 

U, or 300* The "IT manifests 
many of the qualities of "C," but, being 
more spiritual in its operation, it empha- 
sizes them, Thus "U" will be quite 
tenacious in holding the things that it 
accumulates, showing even more tenacity 
in this regard than "L" exhibits. "U" has 
the universal spirit of both "C" and "L," 
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but, as it is more inclined to bind, it is 
more hopeful in temperament, less easily 
discouraged, less liable to despondency. 
When out of harmony, however, U U" be- 
comes extremely selfish, even to the point 
of miserliness. 

V f ot 400* A "V" combines the 
qualites of "M" and "Q." It is a home- 
loving force, with strong disinclination to 
travel. It is fixed in its opinions; firm in 
its friendships, and square in its dealings 
with men. Though a strong lover of 
nature, a "V" would find little pleasure in 
tilling the soil. It is more interested in 
things that appear above ground. Thus, 
as "V" is tinged with the artistic, it would 
make the successful landscape gardener, 
or florist, the tendencies leading towards 
experimentation through grafting, etc. 
Like many other spiritual letters, "V" has 
a duality of forces. In one phase of man- 
ifestation it is the personification of equil- 
ibrium, or practical things. In its other 
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nature, it is a dweller in two worlds; a 
dreamer; a castle-builder; the judge who 
delves deeply in search of the intention 
behind the deed, in the belief that it is 
the motive more than the act that counts. 
If not harmonious, however, "V" may be- 
come very impractical. 

W f or 500* "W" is another re- 
generative letter, and is strongly beneficent 
when its spiritual law is comprehended 
and lived both in spirit and in letter. It 
is a letter of aspiration, and yet such 
aspirations cannot be realized if faith does 
not govern. A "W" must believe in the 
means, before he can use it to attain an 
end. ".3£ M is a completing letter, and is ~ 
the spiritualization of "E M and "N." To £fO 
live this letter advantageously, one must 
know and follow the divine law of love and % *i$ 

justice. When out of harmony, "W" 
frequently develops tendencies to secretive^ 
ness, selfishness, dishonesty, etc. 

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X, of 600, "X" is the spiritual 
completion of "F" and "O," and neutral- 
izes their material qualities. Their 
maleficent forces are at last overcome, 
and their beneficent promises are realized. 
At the same time M X" performs a double 
office. It is the Roman numeral repre- 
senting the number 10, and its influence 
in the life of the individual corresponds 
closely to its effect in Roman notation. 
Thus, when placed before other letters, it 
diminishes their force, as when: 

X (10) and L (50) = 40 

When placed after a letter, it increases, 
or adds its own force to that already 
exerted, as when: 

L(50) and X (10) = 60. 

Next to "E" and "N," "X" is the greatest 
tipler, and inharmonious vibrations may 
not improbably show themselves in that 
direction. Such discords may also arouse 
unreliable, or erratic tendencies. 
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Y, or 7(XX "Y" is a letter of prom- 
ise, but its fulfillment is often long de- 
ferred. It is a patient letter, as the 
knowledge that one may have long to wait 
induces patience. Another tendency of 
the letter is to help in upbuilding the 
memory. Under favorable conditions a 
"Y" may be blessed with psychic powers. 
When in proper concord, or under its Cycle, 
it might create a skillful musician, paint- 
er, jeweler, silversmith, or high-grade 
mechanic. Its successes, however, would 
be based more upon the mechanical side, 
than upon the spiritual, or artistic plane. 
When out of harmony, "Y" might tend 
strongly towards egotism — the uplifting 
and worship of the individual "I" — or it 
might become easy-going to the point of 
laziness. 

Z, or 800* "Z" holds all the qualities 

of "H M and "Q," but intensified spiritually. 

It opens the door to the knowledge of 

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mysterious, and fosters a desire to study 
the occult, or psychic. It does not aid in 
the work of creating. It does not help 
the inventor. It explores; it discovers; 
it investigates — new things, new lands, 
new remedies. A person controlled by 
the forces of "Z" might make a good 
chemist, a persevering psychologist, or a 
painstaking student in some other experi- 
mental field. When out of harmony, "Z" 
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION 

The best method to be pursued in 
studying the Science of Numbers, or in 
securing an intelligent working basis for 
its application, is to begin by memorizing 
the table of letters and numbers. Follow 
this by mastering the process for finding 
the BIRTH and NAME NUMBERS, 
and study the relations that exist between 
the two figures. It will then be easy to 
determine whether the vibrations are har- 
monious or otherwise. 

To ascertain in what Triad the 
BIRTH NUMBER belongs, the method 
of procedure is as follows: 

If there is more than one figure in 
the date of the month, add them together. 
For example, the 10th of the month 
counts as 1. So, too, does the 19th, and, 
of course, the 28: 

19 =1 + 9= 10 =1+0=1 

or, 

28 = 2 + 8= 10 =1+0=* 1. 

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It is in a similar manner that we 
arrive at the number of the NAME. In 
other words, we add the numbers of all 
the letters — these corresponding numbers 
being given in the First Table — and the 
number left, after the last possible addition 
has been made, is the mystic number of 
the name. Thus, supposing the name 
to be Edmund: 

EDMUND 

5 + 4+4 + 3 + 5 + 4 = 25 

or 
2 + 5=7 

and 7 is the NAME NUMBER. More- 
over, whatever the sum total of the name 
may make, the process to be followed is 
the same. Thus, if the value of the 
letters of the name should equal 57, the 
problem would stand: 

5 + 7= 12 = 1+2 = 3. 

The NAME NUMBER of a name count- 
ing 57 would be 3. 

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Although the name, ''Edmund," 
would be a harmonious combination for a 
1 in any degree, and, while it possesses a 
most fortunate Cornerstone, it contains 
but two letters belonging to its own Triad, 
these being the "E" and the "N." As 
this condition would not be conducive to 
particularly harmonious vibrations, it 
would be better for this " Edmund" to 
change his name to " Gregory," as the 
problem would then stand : 

GREGORY 

7 + 9 + 5 + 7 + 6 + 9 + 7 = 50 =5 

Thus, under these new conditions, this 
person would stand in more harmonious 
vibrations. Not only the Cornerstone, 
Keystone, and Capstone would be in full 
harmony but all other letters in the name 
are, at least, sympathetic. Moreover, 
"G," with its strong will, would assist in 
bringing to completion whatever 1, the 
BIRTH NUMBER, might begin, The 
three 7's would inspire strong love for all 
the arts, while the "R's" would assist in 
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perfecting whatever writing there was to 
to be done. 

READING A NAME. 

in reading a name, the most success- 
ful method is to commence by reading 
the BIRTH NUMBER. Follow by 
reading the NAME NUMBER, and com- 
pare the Triads, noting the position that 
they occupy in their relation to one 
another. Study the effect of the Corner- 
stone upon the name; then, consider the 
influence of the Keystone — if there should 
be one — and do not neglect the Capstone, 
for its vibrations are among the strongest 
that play through the name. It is largely 
due to this fact.that, in reading a number, 
we read the three degrees of vibration. 
That is to say, in reading a 1 or a 5, we 
must always lay considerable stress upon 
the effect of the Capstone of that Triad, 
the 7. So, too, we must consider the 
influence of the 8 in reading a 2 or a 4, 
and of the 9 in reading a 3 or a 6. For 
example, in the Triad of 3-6-9, the 9 will 
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invariably intensify the spirituality of the 
3, and will add to the steadfastness of the 
6, unless its beneficent effect is sadly 
neutralized by a most inharmonious 
BIRTH NUMBER. 

In ascertaining the effect of the 
NAME upon the individual life, every 
letter has its value in pointing the course 
of the harmonious or inharmonious vib- 
rations. At the same time, there are 
certain letters that exert a stronger force 
than others, the most important being 
classified as Living, or Spiritual Letters, 
Individualized Letters, Universal Letters, 
and Material Letters. Thus: 

The Living, or Spiritual Letters, 
which vibrate with the greatest intensity 
through the entire name are "C," "G," 
«H,""I,""L""M,""R," "U," and"V." 
These must be lived on the side of faith, 
hope and truth, for, being subject to ex- 
treme conditions, under less spiritual 
manifestations they will tend to mould the 
life to fit the other extremity, guiding the 
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soul into absolutely contrary channels. 
Such letters stand out resplendently in 
any name if lived conscientiously. 

The Material Letters are "J, 1 " "K," 
"L," "M," "N," "0/" "P*" "Q," and 
"R." Their influence, as their name 
implies, is usually cast along material 
lines, bringing the power to think material 
thoughts and accumulate material things. 
It may be noticed that a few of these 
letters are included in both the Spiritual 
and the Material classifications. This 
indicates that, while their strongest in- 
fluence is felt from the Spiritual side, 
they are also affected by Material vibra- 
tions, just as people of high spiritual 
nature are not infrequently blessed with 
almost perfect physical health and a large 
share of worldly goods. 

The Universal Letters, or "C," "I," 
"L," "R," and "U," are also strongly in 
sympathy with the spiritual vibrations, as 
they are the letters that will strive most 
persistantly to perform a universal work. 
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The Individualized Letters, or"K," 
"P," <«Q," "S," "T»r "Y," and "Z," owe 
their name to the fact that they represent 
so strong a force that they frequently 
shine both ways, sometimes vibrating in 
three Cycles. 

As each and all of these letters are 
extremely powerful, the appearance of 
several inharmonious factors in a name is 
certain to bring discomforts and trials as 
the life is drawn under the influence of 
such disadvantageous Cycles. In fact, 
the influence of the Cycle in which the 
individual is now living, is the next fact 
to be considered in the reading of the 
name; after which we may pass by easy 
stages to the question of fortunate days 
and months, color vibration, musical har- 
mony, etc. 

Important as it is that a character 
reading should be conducted along some 
such lines as those that have been sug- 
gested, it is very difficult to formulate 
arbitrary directions by which the name 
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should be read- While it is true that the 
vibrations rule in the manner described, 
and that the characteristics of the letters 
change in exact concord with the change 
in these vibrations, it is no easy matter to 
anticipate and describe these factors in 
such a manner that they may be recog- 
nized quickly by the beginner: To a 
great extent proficiency in applying the 
the principles of the Science of Numbers 
is a question of practice, for, while the 
rules are exact, the phenomena of their 
manifestation varies so materially in each 
individual case that it would require a 
volume of huge proportions to describe all 
the operations of each rule, to say nothing 
of the many exceptions that affect this 
play of lights and shadows. 

Accordingly, the only wise course 
for the student to pursue is to follow the 
common rule of patience, perseverence, 
and fidelity, for the beginner if he would 
hope to succeed, must be faithful in all 
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must persevere patiently, and without 
permitting the vitiating element of dis- 
couragement to enter. If undertaken 
under such conditions, it will not be long 
oefore he himself will begin to notice the 
indications of improvement. 

As an aid in the work of analyzing 
names, the following may be taken as a 
brief example of a life reading. The 
name selected is that of Alice Ames, 
who was born on the 20th of July. To 
read this name, one should proceed as 
follows : 

ALICE (Ames) 
1+3 + 9 + 3 + 5 = 21 = 3 

Thus, the NAME NUMBER is 3; 
the BIRTH NUMBER, of course, is 2 
(2 + making 2.) 

The NAME NUMBER, 3, stands 
for some universal work, the 3 being one 
of the Universal numbers. The number 
2, on the other hand, holds the strong 
love of home. The Cornerstone, ,4 A," 

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would lead one to begin many things, but 
there are no vibrations in the name that 
would help such a person to finish them. 
The Keystone, "1," would bring separa- 
tion from friends, material losses, and 
nervous afflictions. The "C," which 
follows "I," would continue to scatter 
everything that 2— the BIRTH NUM- 
BER — could gather. In other words, 
the conditions are generally unsatisfactory, 
and things would be better if the name 
should be changed to "Beth." Thus: 

BETH 

2 + 5 + 2 + 8= 17 = 8 

brings out all the possibilities that lie in 
the BiRTH NUMBER, as 8 is the Cap- 
stone, or force of completion, of the 
Triad of 2-4-8. Moreover, the "B" 
gives poise, sympathy and power to help 
others, while the "T" and "H" bring the 
ability to create, or invent. 

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TABLE OF NAMES. 

The following table of names may 
prove of assistance to those who, for any 
reason find it desirable to make a change 
in their own name, or in that of some 
friend : 



NINTH TABLE. 



THE ONES 

Agnes — 19 
Alfred— 28 
Edward — 28 
Edwin — 28 
Joseph — 28 
Katherine — 46 
Marie — 28 
Peter— 28 



Triad of 1-5-7. 

the fives * 
Arthur— 32 
Benjamin — 32 
Ethel— 23 
Gladys— 23 
Gustave — 23 
Kenneth— 32 
Lewis — 23 
Paul— 14 



THE SEVENS 

Edmund — 25 
Eleanor — 34 
Flora — 25 
Grace — 25 
Nelson — 25 
Philip— 43 
Victoria — 43 
Willard— 34 



Triad of 2-4-8. 

THE TWOS THE FOURS THE EIGHTS 

Dora— 20 David— 22 Bernard— 35 

Doris— 29 Delia— 22 Beth— 17 

Mildred— 38 Dexter— 31 Dwight— 35 

Morris— 38 Harold— 31 Hugh— 26 

John— 20 Kathleen— 31 Moses— 17 

Julius— 20 Ruth— 22 Virginia— 53 
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NINTH TABLE (Continued) 
Triad of 3-6-9. 



THE THREES 

Alice— 21 
Charles— 30 
Claire— 30 
George— 39 
Orville— 39 
Rose — 21 
Ruby— 21 



THE SIXES 

Dorothy— 42 
Florence — 42 
Fred— 24 
Lillian— 33 * 
Lona — 15 
Lydia— 24 
Robert— 33 



THE NINES 

Curtis— 27 
Louise — 27 
Olive— 27 
Oliver— 36 
Raymond — 36 
Roger— 36 
Lottie— 27 



SUGGESTIVE ODDS AND ENDS. 

In the reading of names the student 
will avoid some stumbling blocks by re- 
membering the following facts: 

All numbers can reach perfection, 
for no one number is more perfect than 
another. The matter is one of vibration; 
plus personal endeavor. 

In business and residential addresses, 
all numbers are equal for prosperity, with 
the single exception of 1 1 , which possesses 
such a high spiritual vibration that it does 
not readily attract the material things of 
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life. All addresses, however, should 
be in harmony. 

Change names as a physician changes 
remedies. If the new name does not 
bring desired results within a reasonable 
length of time, select another, and con- 
tinue changing until the effective remedy 
is found. 

When, in reading names, a deviation 
from the law of the harmony is discovered, 
look for the cause in the letters of the name. 

Be sure that you know the correct 
BIRTH NUMBER before beginning to 
read a name. This may seem like an 
unnecessary caution, but experience will 
soon prove that there are many individ- 
uals who do not know the actual date of 
their birth. A difference of a few hours 
in this regard would be quite likely to 
change the entire character of the reading, 
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If one is ill, and in search of better 
health, it is not well to put that person 
into an octave by beginning the new name 
with the BIRTH letter. For example, 
if one is in 8 in birth, the new name 
should not begin with "H." Either "B M 
or "D" would bring more satisfactory 
results. 

Those in the Triad of 1-5-7 should 
make no new business deals on the 
3rd of the month. 

A 5 through 14 is active, energetic, 
vital, physical and material. Such a 
person can usually operate machinery 
successfully. A 5 through 23 is the home- 
lover, and is interested in things on the 
spiritual plan. It has more of the quali- 
ties of an 8 than of a 5. A 5 through 32 
should make a successful surgeon. Many 
5's in a name make a hard and faithful 
worker, but they are not conducive to 
either health or happiness. "E, M the 5 
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of single vibration, and 1 1 are very an- 
tagonistic. Thus, if a boy born on the 
29th of the month is named " Edgar, " he 
is in, grave danger of spinal trouble. The 
5 affects the spine — an influence exerted 
through the Cornerstone, "E;" the 11 
accentuates this force, and the 8, the 
NAME NUMBER, intensifies it still 
further. 

A 3 asks advice, A 7 will not take 
advice, and should not. 

If one is 2 in NAME and 7 in 
BIRTH, the 2 will "box up" things so 
securely that the 7 cannot find any avenue 
of escape. 

An "A" is not a good Cornerstone 
for any person except one who is a 7 in 
BIRTH. The effect of "A" is to bring 
lack of continuity. Nothing but a 7 can 
bring the force of completion. 

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"N" and "H" tend to surgical 
operations, 

The peculiarity of 2 and 4 is to 
localize, or "get into a rut." Moreover, 
once there, these numbers generally 
"stay put." They have to be helped out. 

Be careful to see that "R" is follow- 
ed by a favorable letter. If under full 
harmony, "R" is beneficent, and will 
bring beneficial changes. 

A 13 in BIRTH is self-assertive; 
self-opinionated, and self-reliant, even to 
the point of extreme stubbornness. Such 
a person cannot be limited, or restrained; 
cannot be made to change his opinions, 
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THE SUPREME TEST. 

It has been suggested that the best 
test of the efficiency of the Science of 
Numbers would be to apply its principles 
to events that are past, to circumstances 
that are unchangable. It is to meet this 
requirement of the critics, therefore, that 
the following readings are given. Some 
of the persons mentioned are dead; others 
are still alive, but, whether in life or gone be- 
fore, all hold so prominent a place in the pub- 
lic memory that itwill be easy to determine 
the degree of success that has been at- 
tained in these character delineations. 

Of course, it is to be expected that 
certain skeptical persons will call attention 
to the fact that, being so prominently before 
the public, it was easy to read such charac- 
ters correctly. To this assertion there can be 
but one reply. Had unknown, or com- 
paratively unknown persons been selected, 
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discovered whether or not the character 
had been correctly portrayed. In other 
words, it was absolutely necessary that 
easily recognizable subjects should be 
chosen that there might be no difficulty 
experienced in recognizing their predomi- 
nent traits. Moreover, the strictest com- 
parison may be made between the quali- 
ties indicated in these readings, and the 
characterists, or law of the letters, as 
described in Chapter VII. 

It may also be added that the names 
presented below were choosen for one 
reason alone: because they indicated a 
diversity of achievements, and might 
reasonably be expected to present a cor- 
responding diversity of characteristics. The 
result follows, and the student is asked 
respectfully to accept it upon honor as a 
thoroughly sincere attempt to apply the 
conditions of this supreme test in a some- 
what detailed demonstration of the prin- 
ciples of the Science of Numbers. 

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GEORGE Washington: Name, 39, or 
3. Birth 22, or 4, {22 Feb. 1732). 

The birth number, 22, would make 
one firm and fixed in his opinions, strong 
in his friendships, and square in his deal- 
ings with men. The Name, 3, is universa 
in its nature, and would aim to do a work 
for the general good, although, owing to 
the effects of discordant vibrations, such 
work would not be particularly spiritual in 
its character. Of course, as may be 
seen, the two numbers, 3 and 4, are in 
strong opposition, and yet the effect of 
this condition would not be entirely un- 
fortunate. Thus, for example, the 4 
would keep the 3 from scattering, and 
would check the tendency to unseemly 
flights towards the clouds. Such a per- 
son would be a worker, not a dreamer. 
At the same time, the "GV ' would give 
a strongly philosophical turn to the mind, 
especially in the acceptance of whatever 
might come with perfect equinimity, while 
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the 4 would tend to complete the plans 
that the 3 originated. The two middle 
letters of the name, the "0"and the "R," 
would naturally bring inflexibility of pur- 
pose, and the compelling force that bends 
others to one's will. The 5's or "E's," 
are so thoroughly out of harmony with 
both the name and the birth that they are 
readly recognized as the conditions that 
subjected George Washington to such 
great suffering through malignant plots, 
the quarrels of subordinates, and gross 
ingratitude. 

ABRAHAM Lincoln: Name, 26, or 
8. Birth, 12, or 3, (12 Feb. 1809). 

A 3 in birth indicates a strong social 
nature, a good talker, the lover of 
humanity, a leader of men. Such an 
individual would have to be engaged in a 
work of wide-spread influence, or, other- 
wise, he would not be happy. A name 
that is 8 through 26 would indicate inten- 
sity in feeling, world love, and high aspira- 

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tions. The two numbers, while not in 
harmony, work in the same direction so 
far as the brotherhood of man is concerned. 
The three "A's" in the name show a life of 
great beginnings and numerous important 
changes, as each "A" comes before a 
letter that is out of harmony with the 
birth. The Capstone "M," is a burden 
bearer. Standing in the attitude of fin- 
ality, and being in such strong opposition 
to the birth, or 3, it is quite in accord with 
the law of this Science that the life 
should have ended so unfortunately at the 
period when Abraham Lincoln was under 
the influence of the discordant "M" Cycle. 

THEODORE Roosevelt: Name, 45, 
or 9. Birth, 27, or 9, {27 Oct. 1858.) 

The birth number, 9 is strong in will, 
chafing under dictation, and carrying 
great undertakings to the point of com- 
pletion through confidence in itself. 
The name, being another 9, creates an 
Octave with the 9 of birth, thus intensify- 
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ing every trait of character. The corner- 
stone, "T," would have the effect of 
emphasing the dictatorial side of the 
nature, and would impel the person in- 
fluenced by it to strive to dominate 
every situation. The friendly letters in 
the name, or the "O's," would bring the 
qualities of steadfastness, loyalty to 
friends, and literary ability. The fact 
that one was a double 9 would tend to 
explain any exhibitions of intense ner- 
vousness, or unusual activity. 

HORACE Greeley: Name, 32. or 5. 
Birth, 3, {3 Feb. 1811). 

The birth number of Horace Greeley 
differs from that of Abraham Lincoln in 
that this 3 is in the first degree, while 
that of Lincoln was in the second degree. 
As 3 is a spiritual number, it is not par- 
ticularly interested in material things. It 
does not help to accumulate or save 
money, but seeks more to perform a work 
of wide influence, regardless of personal 
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benefits. It belongs to the intellectual 
vibration ; would naturally engage in liter- 
ary pursuits, and is generally extremely 
philanthropic. In this case, the name 
is out of harmony with the birth, being a 5 
through 32, as opposed to the 3. This 
would make a very energetic worker. It 
is particularly a surgical vibration, indi- 
cating the ability to take apart and recon- 
struct with coolness and poise. As the 
Cornerstone, "H," is not in harmony with 
either the birth or name numbers, though 
in sympathy with the work for humanity, 
it would bring most inharmonious vibra- 
tions into the life. At the same time, 
there are three letters in the name — "0, M 
"R," and "C"— that are most helpful. 
The "0," and the "R" tend to literary 
work, while the law of the "C" would be 
towards expansion and wider influence 
when under that Cycle. The return to the 
Cycle of "H," or the beginning of the 
fifty-fifth year, however, would bring new 
and more unsympathetic conditions, these 
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being sufficiently strong to explain the 
great mental shock that followed his fail- 
ure to realize his high aspirations. 
His death also occurred in the Cycle 
of "H." 

ROBERT G. Ingersoll: Name 33, 
or 6. Birth, 11, or 2, (11 Aug. 1833). 

The birth, 2, is a number of extremes 
— in mental conditions and in fortune. 
Intensity of nature controls, and all heights 
of attainment are possible to one who is a 
2 through 11. In name, a 6 through 33 
has a very high rate of vibration. Such 
a person is an idealist, a dreamer, seldom 
works for self benefit, and is intuitional 
in arriving at conclusions. It would lead 
one to philanthropic work, and would help 
in the pursuits of literature and oratory. 
While the name and birth numbers are 
not in harmony, they are sympathetic, 
and both hold some of the same charac- 
teristics, like sensitiveness and self- 
reliance, with tendencies to extremes. 
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The Cornerstone, "R," indicates the writ- 
er; the orator; the man with a message, 
and the power to express it. As a living 
letter it influences the entire name. 

ANDREW Carnegie: Name, 29, or 
2. Birth, 25, or 7. (25 Nov. 1837). 

A 7 as a birth number, indicates a 
strong completing nature, Such a person 
cannot and should not take advice from 
others, but should occupy the position of 
authority, as he is a law unto himself. It 
also indicates long and healthful life. The 
name, or 2 through 1 1 , while not in har- 
mony is sympathetic with the 7, and 
intensifies its spiritual characteristics. 
Both 7 and 1 1 (2) are spiritual numbers, 
bringing aspirations for the betterment of 
humanity. The Cornerstone, "A," being 
in harmony with the birth number, tends 
to nullify the material influence of the "D." 
The <C A" also helps to bring about impor- 
tant changes, not only in the individual 

life of the bearer, but in the things in which 
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he is most interested. The "N," "E," 
and "W," stand for great material pros- 
perity, and tireless industry, while the "R" 
is a still more beneficent influence, stand- 
ing for realization. It was during the 
Cycle of "R" that Andrew Carnegie in- 
troduced Bessemer steel into the United 
States, and actually entered upon the most 
successful period of his financial career. 

THOMAS A. Edison: Name, 22 y or 
4. Birth 11, or 2, {11 Feb. 1847). 

The birth number, 2 through 11, 
would indicate one of extremely intense, 
determined and versatile nature. It de- 
notes extremes, however, both in mental 
and financial conditions. There is no 
possible height of attainment to which it 
cannot reach. The name is in harmony 
and the Cornerstone is favorable to the 
completion of anything undertaken. As 
in the birth number, there is practically 
no limit to powers of achievement in a 4 
through 22. Such a person, however, 
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would be original, probably to the point of 
eccentricity; would not endure dictation, 
and, through strong will and tremendous 
perseverence, would carry out all plans, 
regardless of opposition. At the same 
time he would be equally strong in the 
secretive qualities. It is the letter "H" 
that brings the creative, or inventive ele- 
ment into the name. The "O," with its 
element of steadfastness and intellectual 
strength, would give the necessary steady- 
ing influence to this inventive ability. 
The "M" would exert a powerful effect 
in the establishment of suitable environ 
ment for work, while the "A" and "S" 
both stand for the beginning of new things. 

ALFRED Tennyson: Name, 28 \ or 1. 
Birth, 6, {6 Aug. 1809). 

The birth number. 6, combines to a 

marked degree, the qualities that would 

tend to make a great poet — a strong 

character, either up or down; the idealism 

of the dreamer; musical and artistic 
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ability; strong intuitional force; great 
intellectuality ; powerful imagination. The 
name number — 1 through 28 — while not 
in harmony, tended — as in the case of so 
many great men — to produce a character 
of tremendous force along particular lines. 
The Cornerstone, "A" (1), being in har- 
mony with the name number, emphasized 
its characteristics, as it, too, stands for 
intellectuality, and for originality in be- 
ginnings. It will be noticed that, taking 
the letters separately "L,' "F,"and"R" 
are all in harmony with the birth, while 
"A" and "E" are in harmony with the 
name. The remaining letter '-D/' would 
have the effect of producing poise and 
equilibrium, when appearing as the Cap- 
stone, Thus, it was at the beginning of 
the first Cycle of "F" that his literary 
career began, and it was in the second 
"F** Cycle that he was raised to the 
peerage. The "R" in the name is 
especially conducive to the literary ability. 
The "E" inspires love of humanity, lean- 

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ing towards the mystic, and ease in the 
attraction of material comforts. 

NAPOLEON Bonaparte: Name, 38, 
or 2. Birth, 15, or 6, (15 Aug. 1769). 

A 6 through 1 5 by birth would natur- 
ally display a genius for system and order. 
It is both an intellectual and an intuitional 
number. It would be quite within its law 
that the bearer should be firmly set in his 
opinions ; should persist in carrying un- 
dertakings to the point of completion, and 
should not recognize the meaning of the 
word " defeat." When out of harmony 
such a person would probably be subject 
to attacks of alternate mental depression 
and exhileration. The name number, 2 
through 38 and 1 1 , is one of extremely 
intense vibrations, an influence that would 
be seen in extremes of conditions, both 
mental and otherwise. In other words, 
intensity of nature controls such a person 
— if not good, he is evil. There are no 
heights of attainment to which this 2 can- 

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not reach, and there are no depths of 
iniquity to which it might not descend. 
At the same time, a 2 through 1 1 can- 
not afford to offend against divine law, for, 
despite the strength of the personal will, 
dire penalties are certain to follow the 
violations of the laws of right, justice, and 
love. In the case of Napoleon Bonaparte 
this is the intense condition in life, for not 
only is the 2 out of harmony with the 
birth number, 6, but there is not a single 
letter in the name that is in concord with 
the name symbol; or even in the Har- 
mony of 2-4-8, The Cornerstone, "N," 
is in every respect a material letter, and, 
being in such direct opposition to the 2 
through 1 1 , would carry the undercurrent 
of its most undesirable qualities, including 
jealousy, hatred, spite, intrigue, etc. The 
"A" which follows would furnish the ele- 
ment of great change, for which Napo- 
leon's life was distinguished. It also 
provides the ability to plan and direct. 
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make one impatient at restriction, and 
would give aspirations to leadership, and 
originality, even to eccentricity. "O" 
duplicates the characteristics of the birth 
number, 6, while "V brings the tendency 
towards breadth and expansion in many 
directions, executive ability and power in 
leadership. The tendency of ••!/' is to 
gather and retain material things, but, in 
this name, this quality would be opposed 
by the vibrations of the "E" that follows 
it. Thus in the case of Napoleon, it was 
during the Cycle of "L" that he attained 
the height of his power. He began his 
decline towards the close of the Cycle, 
however, and the advent of the disinte- 
grating effects of the "E" Cycle brought 
Waterloo, St. Helena, and death. 

AUGUSTUS Thomas: Name 21, or 
3. Birth 8, (8 Jan. 1859). 

The law of 8 is to create, to com- 
plete, to fulfill. It is sympathetic, even 

to the extent of attracting the confidences 
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of friends. It is sufficient unto itself; is 
introspective; is happy and confident in 
disposition; not easily convinced, nor 
subject to quick changes of opinion. In 
the name, the Harmony of 3-6-9 holds 
the characteristics which would enable the 
bearer to excel as a speaker, or writer 
given to work capable of exerting a wide 
influence in the world. Such a person 
would probably be a good talker; a capable 
designer, and one able to exert consider- 
able executive ability. The Cornerstone, 
"A," would furnish the power of begin- 
ning many things, while the birth number, 
8, would impel him to finish them. The 
"U M intensifies all the characteristics of 
the name number, 3, asserting the same 
universal spirit, the same necessity for a 
multiplicity of interests. It would also 
give generously, though justly, asking re- 
cognition for all its kindnesses, with the 
loss of strength in the desire to give when 
such appreciation was withheld. It will be 

noticed that the "U" occurs three time 
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in this name. This would tend to make 
the bearer extremely hopeful in tempera- 
ment, or one not easily discouraged. If 
the discordant influence of the Cycle of 
the first "S" has been successfully with- 
stood, such a person should enjoy unin- 
terrupted good health until, at least, the 
sixty-third year. The Cycle of W G" 
would bring intensity to the power of 
completion; additional intellectuality, and 
a love for the study of the occult. The 
"T" is rich in intellectuality, but has no 
middle ground. It is righteous, or the 
contrary. Such a letter is apt to bring 
out the dictatorial qualities, or the strong 
desire to control others. "S," the Cap- 
stone, like the Cornerstone, is a 1, 
although more intense in its degree of 
spirituality. To live the Cycle of "S" 
harmoniously, one must assume the 
position of love, peace and benefaction 
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CHARLES Klein: Name, 30, or 3, 
Birth 7, (7 Jan. 1867), 

The birth number, 7, is both intel- 
lectual and philosophical, and stand for 
completion. It is difficult for a 7 to take 
advice; it should not occupy a subordinate 
position, owing to its strong aspirations to 
be at the top. It is a mystic number, 
frequently bringing the inclination for study 
along occult lines. The effect of 7 upon 
the heart makes the bearer strong in 
passions and sentiments; it also brings 
the love of artistic things; a drawing to- 
wards nature, and an interest in athletic 
sports. It is a number that often appears 
in the names of those who have suc- 
ceeded in literary pursuits. The name, 3 
through 30, represents a universal num- 
ber, and it fails to meet its highest degree 
of demonstration unless provided with a 
multiplicity of interests, at least one of 
which should be of a kind to reach many 
persons. By nature a 3 should be in- 
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tellectual, of artistic temperament, a good 
talker, and with strong social inclinations. 
The Cornerstone, "C," is not in harmony 
with material things. It is a scattering 
letter, and does not lend itself readily to 
the work of accumulation. As the re- 
sult, "C" finds it difficult to save much 
money, and this is especially liable to be 
the case when the birth is 7. It is also 
characteristic of both 7 and "C" that 
neither of them worry greatly over money 
losses. While their tendency is to make 
money easily, it is easily scattered. 
"C" stands for generosity, honesty and 
conscientiousness in any labor under- 
taken. The 4 'H M is very antagonistic to 
the 7, and would tend to bring a dis- 
tinctively discordant note during the 
"teens/ ■ and early manhood, The Cycle 
of "A" would bring its element of change, 
and the beginning of new things. During 
the Cycle of the Keystone, "R," all 
literary aspirations would be intensified, 

and literary labors would be brought to 
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completion. It would also have the 
tendency of effecting a marked change in 
other things — in modes of thought, in 
associations, and in environment. "L" 
follows, with its beneficent influences, 
differing from "C" in that it can gather. 
It would also help to retain that which is 
accumulated. It intensifies the execu- 
tive ability; instills the wisdom that uses 
forces wisely, and, being a Living Letter, 
neutralizes the effects of the discordant 
letter that follows. 

While the writer recognizes the fact 
that, in some particulars at least, several 
of the readings do not seem to harmonize 
precisely with popular opinion respecting 
the characteristics of the persons de- 
scribed, he has no intention of apologizing 
for these apparent short-comings, or even 
attempting to explain them. The quali- 
ties? delineated are those of the soul — 
those that come, whether we will to have 

them or not — under tho law of the letter. 
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Until popular opinion has succeeded in 
mastering the art of reading the soul, 
therefore, any effort to make the two 
harmonize more closely would be an 
absurd waste of mental energy. 



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